Thousands gather in Golden Gate Park to celebrate 420

Chronicle staff

April 20, 2015

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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The date called for a big celebration and some of the smoking materials were large too. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

The date called for a big celebration and some of the smoking materials were large too. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Everyone in the crowd lit up and took a selfie at four twenty. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Everyone in the crowd lit up and took a selfie at four twenty. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Gia from San Rafael, Calif. got into a 60s dress code to celebrate the day. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Gia from San Rafael, Calif. got into a 60s dress code to celebrate the day. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Some of the celebrants almost slept through the four twenty moment. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Some of the celebrants almost slept through the four twenty moment. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Police made their way through the crowd to help clear way for a fire truck entering the celebration. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park. less

Police made their way through the crowd to help clear way for a fire truck entering the celebration. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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A fire engine entering the celebration was greeted as it drove down the path in the park. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

A fire engine entering the celebration was greeted as it drove down the path in the park. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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There was a good variety of foods available for the celebrants. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

There was a good variety of foods available for the celebrants. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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The air over Hippie Hill hung heavy with smoke as the moment arrived. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

The air over Hippie Hill hung heavy with smoke as the moment arrived. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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People gathered in the meadow on an overcast afternoon. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

People gathered in the meadow on an overcast afternoon. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Two people tried out a "nectar collector" at the event. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Two people tried out a "nectar collector" at the event. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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People made their way up Hippie Hill, some sat and some stood and took in the aroma. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

People made their way up Hippie Hill, some sat and some stood and took in the aroma. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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At the appointed hour it was wall to wall people in the meadow. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

At the appointed hour it was wall to wall people in the meadow. The annual four twenty celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Thousands gather in Golden Gate Park to celebrate 420

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The date called for a big celebration and some of the smoking materials were large too. The annual 420 celebration of marijuana smoking was attended by thousands near Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.